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- US freezes new immigrant visas for some countries
Last week, the State Department announced that it’s pausing the processing of immigrant visas and new permanent resident applications from 75 countries.
The impact: The pause is not intended to affect anyone who is already in the United States with a valid status, a visa issued prior to the pause, a student or tourist visa, or a diplomatic/humanitarian exemption.
- It also won’t affect anyone currently seeking a non-immigrant visa, such as a temporary tourist, student, or business visa.
- The pause is effective January 21.
Background: This comes after the Trump administration proposed limiting visa terms and changing fees for certain visa applications.
The CAP previously joined other medical organizations in calling for a fair and efficient immigration process that provides a clear pathway for international physicians.
- We will continue to monitor the new policy’s effect on visas for international medical graduates.